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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Best Buy security guard fired after tackling man who allegedly struck California cop, tried to flee
2019-01-29
[FOX] A Best Buy security guard who tackled a man wanted on a felony warrant -- and who had allegedly just hit a cop -- was reportedly fired for his good deed because it ran counter to corporate policy.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened at the Best Buy in Roseville, California, located outside Sacramento.

Timothy Trujillo, who was wanted on a felony warrant by Nevada State Police, reportedly struck a police officer and tried to flee when deputies searching for him turned up in Roseville on Jan. 11.

"When they confronted him, the man punched one of the detectives and tried to run off, that’s when the security guard tackled the man, preventing him from escaping," Placer County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Andrew Scott told FOX40.
Posted by:Besoeker

#10  That changed quickly.

The military vet is being offered his job back? Wise. Good find, Procopius2k.
Posted by: trailing wife   2019-01-29 20:57  

#9  #7 - I expect a Manager and Company mid-Manager were taught the PR effects Errors of their ways - mostly getting attention
Posted by: Frank G   2019-01-29 20:27  

#8  Why shop at Best Buyâ„¢? Most everything can be found at the local Wal-Martâ„¢ or on-line at Amazonâ„¢. The last couple times I went into Best Buyâ„¢ the staff was short-term hire that "Didn't Know 'Nuthing" and didn't have what I wanted in stock...
Posted by: magpie   2019-01-29 16:52  

#7  That changed quickly.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2019-01-29 14:04  

#6  Companies need to get into the habit of fighting every lawsuit. Make it painful to bring scurrilous cases.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2019-01-29 10:16  

#5  I recommend Placer County Sheriff's Department initiate an immediate out-of-cycle deputy recruitment.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-01-29 07:32  

#4  I'm guessing the Roseville Best Buy will be closing soon as the story spreads. Sorry for the other employees
Posted by: Frank G   2019-01-29 07:22  

#3  If Mr. Trujillo attempts to 'porch grab' my wife's Amazon delivery, his troubles will soon be over.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-01-29 07:13  

#2  Amazon thanks Best Buy for offering their customers an alternative.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2019-01-29 07:11  

#1  Shrinkage is already baked into product costs at most large box stores.

In the socialist utopia, the burden of theft is shared by everyone. Mr. Trujillo's lawyer will sue for back injuries resulting from the tackle. Our 'out of court' settlement may reach into the millions.

The stolen iPhone was only $750. The legal settlement must also be baked into periodic price increases making us less competitive.

Between 18 and 32% of our customer base will be offended by the racist visual. The injured policeman is none of our concern. New security guards are easy to find.

Thanks for shopping at BEST BUY.

Posted by: Besoeker   2019-01-29 05:51  

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